Border Security

Eagle Pass Cocaine Seizure Uncovers $491K in Hidden Drugs

Cocaine

An Eagle Pass cocaine seizure has disrupted an attempted smuggling operation after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered over $491,000 worth of cocaine concealed in a pickup truck. The April 2 bust at the Camino Real International Bridge led to the arrest of a 57-year-old woman from Mexico. Officers uncovered 16 tightly packed cocaine bundles using nonintrusive scanners and a canine unit, demonstrating the effectiveness of border enforcement at this key entry point.

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CBP Officers Seize $6.2M in Cocaine Hidden in Plastic Rolls

Cocaine

CBP officers seized $6.2 million worth of cocaine hidden in plastic rolls at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility. A routine inspection of a commercial shipment from Mexico uncovered 150 drug-filled packages weighing 470 pounds. Advanced screening technology and a canine team led officers to the narcotics. The driver, along with the seized cargo, was handed over to Texas authorities for investigation. This operation highlights the ongoing battle against drug smuggling at U.S. border crossings and the effectiveness of law enforcement in preventing illegal shipments.

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Large Cocaine Seizure at Presidio Port: CBP Officers Intercept 27 Pounds

Cocaine

CBP officers at the Presidio Port of Entry thwarted a drug smuggling attempt, seizing 27 pounds of cocaine hidden in a vehicle’s floorboard. The driver, a 24-year-old U.S. citizen, was arrested and handed over to federal authorities. This interception underscores CBP’s unwavering commitment to border security and stopping illegal narcotics from entering the U.S.

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Brazil PCC Cocaine Trade Expands in Australia

Cocaine

The First Capital Command (PCC), Brazil’s most powerful drug cartel, is expanding its cocaine trade into Australia, drawn by soaring market prices. A Brazilian diver’s death in 2022 exposed their smuggling tactics, including hull-attached drug shipments and hidden cargo in frozen goods. Cocaine valued at $3,000 in Colombia sells for up to $200,000 in Australia, making it a lucrative target

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IB Enforcement Team makes 189 kg cocaine bust at Coutts port of entry

Cocaine

On November 13, 2024, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Integrated Border Enforcement Team in Alberta seized 189 kg of cocaine, valued at approximately $2 million, during a secondary examination of a commercial truck at the Coutts port of entry. The operation was a collaborative effort among the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region, CBSA, and Calgary Police Service. The IBET aims to enhance border security by investigating and interdicting criminal activities across the shared border. A criminal investigation is ongoing.

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US Federal agents find sophisticated ‘narco tunnel’

Drug Cartels

US federal authorities discovered a sophisticated narco tunnel connecting El Paso, Texas, to Juarez, Mexico, which features electricity and a ventilation system. Measuring about 4 feet wide and 6 feet high, it links to the Boone Street storm-drain system near the border. Uncovered by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the tunnel was used for drug and human smuggling and was built within the past year. HSI and the Border Patrol are committed to eradicating such smuggling routes, following several similar discoveries along the US-Mexico border.

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CBP officers seize $3.7 million in methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry this week seized more than 400 pounds of methamphetamine valued at $3.7 million in a single enforcement action.

“This significant seizure of methamphetamine by our frontline CBP officers underscores the reality of the drug threat they face on a daily basis and exemplifies their determination and resolve to uphold CBP’s priority border security mission,” said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port of Entry.

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CBP Officers Seize $1.1M Worth of Methamphetamine in Brownsville

Methamphetamine

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry seized over $1.1 million worth of suspected methamphetamine on November 19, 2024. The drugs were discovered during a secondary inspection of a vehicle driven by a 21-year-old U.S. citizen at the Gateway International Bridge. Using a canine unit and advanced technology, officers found 43 packages containing 124.29 pounds of meth. The driver was arrested, and a criminal investigation by Homeland Security Investigations is underway, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to border security.

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El Paso CBP officers stop internal cavity drug smugglers

Fentanyl

EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Bridge of the Americas international crossing seized just under half-a-pound of fentanyl November 17. Two people were arrested in connection with the failed smuggling attempt. “Fentanyl interdiction remains an important element of the CBP enforcement mission,” said CBP El Paso Director of Field Operations Hector Mancha. “Stopping this dangerous product before it can make it into our communities will help save lives.” The seizure was made just after midnight Sunday when a 33-year-old male U.S. citizen and a 47-year-old female U.S. citizen entered the country together from Mexico through the pedestrian lanes. CBP officers working at the primary inspection area selected the pair for additional scrutiny. A CBP drug sniffing dog alerted to the presence of narcotics during a secondary exam. During the inspection process the female traveler removed a bundle of fentanyl that had been concealed within her vaginal cavity. The package weighed 3.1 ounces. One package of fentanyl was removed from the rectal cavity of the male traveler. It weighed 4.2 ounces. Both travelers were arrested and turned over to the custody of Homeland Security Investigations. Federal prosecution was accepted on the pair. In addition to this seizure, CBP officers working in the El Paso area recorded multiple enforcement actions since Saturday. They seized 103 pounds of methamphetamine and a small amount of marijuana. They also confiscated more than 3,500 units of prescription medications as well as several veterinary medications. CBP officers also recorded four National Crime Information Center fugitive arrests and intercepted prohibited food products arriving from Mexico. 19 November 2024 US Customs  

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